California Lilac 'Skylark', Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark'
Dense and compact, Ceanothus ‘Skylark’ is a bushy, evergreen shrub noted for its abundant clusters of cerulean blue flowers in late spring and early summer. The flowers are so profuse that they literally cover the bush, creating a breathtaking floral display. The blooms are borne on branches clad with finely toothed, glossy dark green leaves. Usually ignored by deer, this pretty, dome-shaped shrub is prized by birds, butterflies and hummingbirds. ‘Skylark’ has a wide tolerance of climates and soil types and performs well both in coastal and interior sites.
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus | Ceanothus |
| Common names | California Lilac |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
| Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 9' - 12' (270cm - 3.7m) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus | Ceanothus |
| Common names | California Lilac |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
| Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 9' - 12' (270cm - 3.7m) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Ceanothus ‘Skylark’ (California Lilac) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Ceanothus ‘Skylark’ (California Lilac) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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